Final Phase Begins

April 3, 2012 -
The Sydney Tar Ponds Agency is reporting that, the third and final phase of cleanup work began April 3^rd. This final phase of Solidification and Stabilization is on the North Tar Pond site closest to Sydney Harbour. At the end of this season, cleanup work on the Tar Ponds site will be completed.

As well, the Agency's Ambient Air Monitoring Program (AAMP) has returned to a six-day National Air Pollution Surveillance (NAPS) schedule. Since December 2011, AAMP samples were collected on a 12-day NAPS schedule.

As of April 2^nd, the Agency's real-time odour monitoring program has restarted.

Monitoring odour and air quality is a critical component of the Sydney Tar Ponds Agency's goal to inform the public of air quality around the Tar Ponds and Coke Ovens sites.

Program Changes due to Winter Work Inactivity

January 10, 2012 --
The Sydney Tar Ponds Agency is reporting that due to construction inactivity during the winter months, its Odour Monitoring Program has been suspended. The program will return when construction work commences in spring 2012.

As well, the Agency's Ambient Air Monitoring Program (AAMP) has been modified due to the construction inactivity. Since December 17, 2011, AAMP samples were being collected on a 12-day National Air Pollution Surveillance (NAPS) schedule, instead of a six-day schedule.

Monitoring air quality is a critical component of the Sydney Tar Ponds Agency`s goal to inform the public of air quality and potential exposure around the Tar Ponds and Coke Ovens sites. At least one week before construction commences in the spring of 2012, the AAMP will return to the six-day NAPS schedule.